Feb 23, 2016, 9:28 am
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FAQ
When is [insert airline here] joining oneworld???
Which airlines are lined up to join?
See list below and https://www.oneworld.com/member-airlines/overview
Another useful page for official announcements is: https://www.oneworld.com/news-information/oneworldnews
Current members elect (officially announced and currently aligning processes):
WY - Oman Air
Announced 20JUN22, with a target of '2024' - no indication yet when in 2024 this may be. https://www.oneworld.com/news/2022-0...-join-oneworld
Expected members:
FJ - Fiji Airways
Currently the only oneworld Connect member, FJ stated 28FEB24 that they would like to seek full membership and would apply in Q3 2024.Full membership may still take until 2025/2026. #1489 and https://onemileatatime.com/news/fiji-airways-oneworld/
EI - Aer Lingus
EI's new owners, IAG (owners of existing members BA+IB), stated before acquisition that they fully intended EI to rejoin, and have restated the intention since completing the purchase. EI has not yet been publically 'invited' by oneworld but should join eventually. When? When it's announced... When will EI become a full member of Oneworld?
Originally Posted by Willie Walsh via USA Today - 18NOV16
Walsh said it was too early to set a precise date for when Aer Lingus might officially join.
“We don’t have a specific timeline. We’re working as quickly as we can," he said.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/trave...-ceo/94064688/
“We don’t have a specific timeline. We’re working as quickly as we can," he said.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/trave...-ceo/94064688/
Potential members:
Well, that's what the discussion below is all about! Heard a rumour? Think oneworld should chase a particular airline to join or switch? Make your case!
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Who will be the next oneworld member? + New membership announcements [merged]
Oct 29, 2015, 5:45 pm
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Oct 29, 2015, 6:06 pm
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I know GA just joined ST, but they would be a great addition to OW's footprint. I say give it a few years.
Oct 29, 2015, 8:55 pm
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With JL's weakened financial position in the past few years, they may not have the clout anymore to block KE's entry. The thought did occur to me that KE was testing the waters out with that DFW flight and codeshare agreement.
I know GA just joined ST, but they would be a great addition to OW's footprint. I say give it a few years.
I know GA just joined ST, but they would be a great addition to OW's footprint. I say give it a few years.
Oct 29, 2015, 9:50 pm
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With JL's weakened financial position in the past few years, they may not have the clout anymore to block KE's entry. The thought did occur to me that KE was testing the waters out with that DFW flight and codeshare agreement.
I know GA just joined ST, but they would be a great addition to OW's footprint. I say give it a few years.
I know GA just joined ST, but they would be a great addition to OW's footprint. I say give it a few years.
Similar to how JL/KE could be seen to be strong competitors on the North America/Europe - North/East Asia market...
Oct 29, 2015, 10:04 pm
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Genuinely curious - I'm not clear how GA would add meaningful coverage that MH/CX don't already provide to OW - presumably some destinations in Indonesia, but other than that? Surely MH would see GA as a threat/competitor in SE Asia...
Similar to how JL/KE could be seen to be strong competitors on the North America/Europe - North/East Asia market...
Similar to how JL/KE could be seen to be strong competitors on the North America/Europe - North/East Asia market...
I forgot which airlines have veto power on membership. I love JL but I can see a scenario where the other OW airlines would feel it's in the best interest to the alliance to get KE into the fold, even if it's detrimental to JL.
MH... is barely hanging on by a thread.
Oct 30, 2015, 11:20 am
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S7 as well.
4O runs a good operation... it's like a Mexican version of WS, and very up-and-coming. With 4O being successful and making a name for itself, and Aeromexico still around, Mexicana probably won't be resurrected.
As an aside, I was at BUD last month, and it was kinda sad to see all the MA historical aircraft on display at their airpark. RIP MA.
4O runs a good operation... it's like a Mexican version of WS, and very up-and-coming. With 4O being successful and making a name for itself, and Aeromexico still around, Mexicana probably won't be resurrected.
As an aside, I was at BUD last month, and it was kinda sad to see all the MA historical aircraft on display at their airpark. RIP MA.
Oct 30, 2015, 2:24 pm
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Codesharing is one thing. Turning ICN into a OW hub and shifting connections to Seoul would be a tangible financial hit to JL. IMO of course.
I forgot which airlines have veto power on membership. I love JL but I can see a scenario where the other OW airlines would feel it's in the best interest to the alliance to get KE into the fold, even if it's detrimental to JL.
I forgot which airlines have veto power on membership. I love JL but I can see a scenario where the other OW airlines would feel it's in the best interest to the alliance to get KE into the fold, even if it's detrimental to JL.
As far as JL. They are a great airline. I would rank them among my top 5 of best ow carriers. They simply don't have the network and frequency they once had.
KE offers a bigger network and frequency which JL doesn't have.
Nov 2, 2015, 6:44 pm
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Nov 3, 2015, 12:23 pm
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On the note of Interjet, wasn't there a bit of an unfortunate incident in MEX a few days ago? Something about a 320 being tugged right into a jetbridge, taking out the flight deck and the nose cone?
Nov 3, 2015, 1:16 pm
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Nov 3, 2015, 1:51 pm
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Nov 3, 2015, 4:15 pm
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For what that's worth!
Nov 3, 2015, 4:22 pm
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